Access to Mid West Ports Authority

Mid West Ports is a security-regulated port.  Access to the landside restricted zone is subject to higher security measures than other areas and has been established to restrict general public access and prevent interference with ships, people, vehicles or vessels.

Mid West Ports must not allow a person to enter, or remain in, a maritime security zone unless the person is properly displaying a blue MSIC or a temporary MSIC or is escorted by a person who is properly displaying a blue MSIC or a temporary MSIC. All persons accessing the Maritime Security Zones, must additionally have a valid Port induction.

An MSIC is required by any person whose occupation or business interests require, or will require, him or her to have unmonitored access to a maritime security zone more than once each year. A person who requires access and does not hold an MSIC  can gain temporary access as a visitor. All visitors must be monitored or escorted whilst they are in the Maritime Security Zone  by a valid MSIC holder and visitors will be issued a visitor pass.

To apply for an MSIC please click here.

Applications for Access

Please note there will be no port access applications processed and no facilities to encode MSICs or access cards on the 18th and 19th June 2025. 

All access/encoding requests must be submitted prior to midday on the 17th June 2025 or they will not be processed until the 20th June 2025.

For a list of what documentation is required to register for access to Geraldton Port please see below section 'Required Documents'.

Effective 24th Apr 2025 no applications will be process at 5 Chapman Road.

All port access applications must be submitted only by email to [email protected] 

For physical appointments and enquiries please email [email protected] 

Port access applications will not be processed outside of normal office hours, weekends or public holidays. 

Required Documents

Prior to gaining access to the Geraldton Port your MSIC has to be registered with Mid West Ports Authority regardless of which issuing body provided it.

You must complete in full, including all signatures where required, and return via email:

  • Port Access Application
  • Letter of Operational Need
  • Colour copy of the front and back of your MSIC, ensuring all details, including any numbers on the back, are visible.

Employer details on the port access application and letters of operational need must be completed and signed by a company representative (not by the applicant). All persons entering the ports secure zone must have completed Mid West Ports' online induction.

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